How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Missouri Tax Foreclosure Sale
Detailed Answer If a county tax foreclosure sale produced money in excess of what was needed to satisfy the delinquent taxes, penalties, costs and any superior liens, those extra funds are called surplus (sometimes “excess proceeds”). In Missouri, the process to recover surplus funds after a tax foreclosure sale is handled locally through the county […]
Read article →Missouri: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Parent When the Original Title Is Missing
Quick answer If a parent dies owning a vehicle in Missouri and you do not have the original paper title, the surviving spouse can usually obtain ownership through the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) by providing a certified death certificate and the required affidavits or small‑estate paperwork. If the estate must go through probate, the […]
Read article →Missouri: Challenging or Dismissing a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
Detailed Answer Overview. When someone files a petition in Missouri probate court asking for possession and control of property that belonged to a decedent, people with an interest in the estate can challenge or ask the court to dismiss that petition. Typical petitioners include proposed personal representatives, custodians, or claimants alleging they have statutory authority […]
Read article →Missouri: How to Challenge a Final Accounting in a Parent’s Estate When You Weren’t Notified
What to do if you weren’t notified before a final accounting in a parent’s Missouri estate Short answer: Act quickly. Obtain the court file, confirm whether proper notice was given, and file a timely petition or motion asking the probate court to reopen or set aside the final accounting on grounds of lack of notice […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Finalized Estate Accounting in Missouri
FAQ: Contesting a Closed Estate Accounting in Missouri — What to Know Detailed answer If a probate court in Missouri has approved and settled a personal representative’s (executor’s) accounting and the court has closed or discharged the representative, challenging that accounting more than a year later is difficult but not always impossible. Missouri courts treat […]
Read article →Missouri — Should Probate Be Opened in the State of Death or the State of Residence?
Where to Open Probate When a Relative Dies in Another State — Missouri Guidance Detailed Answer Short answer: The main probate is usually opened in the state where the deceased was domiciled (their legal residence) at the time of death. Missouri courts will only get involved if the deceased owned property located in Missouri — […]
Read article →Missouri: Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
How to clear creditor claims before selling a parent’s estate home (Missouri) Short answer: Before selling a deceased parent’s house in Missouri you generally must determine whether the property must pass through probate, obtain authority to administer the estate (if probate is required), notify and resolve creditor claims according to Missouri probate law, obtain court […]
Read article →Missouri: How to Retitle a Parent's Car After They Die — Step-by-Step Guide
Detailed Answer This article explains how to change the legal title of a motor vehicle that belonged to a deceased parent under Missouri law. It summarizes the typical documents and steps you will need, explains when probate is likely required, and points to the Missouri statutes and state offices that control the process. This is […]
Read article →Missouri: What Happens to Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
Understanding How Sale Proceeds Are Handled When a Person Dies Intestate in Missouri Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, what happens to money that represents the proceeds of a sale (for example, sale of real estate, a vehicle, or other property) when the owner dies without a will in Missouri. 1. Are the […]
Read article →Missouri — Steps to Take When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Records
How to respond if an administrator is withholding estate asset information and documents This FAQ-style guide explains what beneficiaries and interested persons can do under Missouri law when a proposed or appointed personal representative (administrator) is not providing estate records. This is educational information, not legal advice. For guidance about your specific situation, consult a […]
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